Origin
Spindale, NC
Afternoon in Spindale on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spindale, NC to Union, NC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
5.8 mi
9 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spindale, NC
Mark Stebnicki
Union, NC
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spindale, NC to Union, NC covers 5.8 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coxe Road, Thunder Road, North Oak Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Coxe Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coxe Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Thunder Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| North Oak Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Baber Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Shuttle Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Union Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spindale Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coxe Road
— 2.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spindale, NC and Union, NC.
1
Start on Spindale Street
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
Spindale Street
2
Turn left onto Shuttle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Shuttle Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Oak Street
4
Continue on Thunder Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Thunder Road
5
Continue on Coxe Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Coxe Road
6
Turn right onto Baber Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Baber Road
7
Turn sharp left onto Union Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Road
8
Arrive at destination
Union Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Shuttle Avenue
Turn left onto Shuttle Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Oak Street
Turn left onto North Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Baber Road
Turn right onto Baber Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Union Road
Turn sharp left onto Union Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.91 one way
$1.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| Efficient EV | 1.5 | 0 | $0.51 | $0.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Union, NC
Afternoon in Union on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
5.8 mi in 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Coxe Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Shuttle Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Shuttle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Baber Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 5.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Coxe Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Shuttle Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Baber Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union, NC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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